AboutAmazon.com, Inc., a Fortune 500 company based in Seattle, opened on the World Wide Web in July 1995. Amazon.com and other sellers offer millions of unique new, refurbished and used items in categories such as books, movies, music & games, digital downloads, electronics & computers, home & garden, toys, kids & baby, grocery, apparel, shoes & jewelry, health & beauty, sports & outdoors, and tools, auto & industrial.The online retailer has agreed to lease up to 1.6 million sq. ft. in up to 11 buildings in South Lake Union to be developed by Vulcan and Schnitzer West. The Seattle City Council changed the land-use code to allow building heights up to 165 ft. or 12 stories in exchange for $6.4M in affordable housing and other benefits. Vulcan will develop for LEED Silver or Gold certification. Related LinksAmazon.com Headquarters Quid Pro Quo - The Southlake, May 21, 2008What's Old is New Again: Amazon.com HQ - The Southlake, April 6, 2008 Rendering Roundup - The Southlake, March 31, 2008 Will SLU's Industrial Soul Disappear? - The Southlake, March 20, 2008 If You Build It.. - The Southlake, March 19, 2008 Amazon.com |
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